So much pressure!

nbgmom

This is my 3rd baby, and I remember feeling this pressure with the first 2 but it seems so much earlier this time! When I sit down to pee, or God forbid to have a bowel movement, I feel like my vagina is going to explode. Anyone else feeling this yet? 24&3

dcheard

Yes totally have the exact same feeling especially when I need to poo. I am 23 weeks and have been experiencing it since about 20 weeks

MrsO11/24/2006

This is my third baby too and I have had so much pressure since about 21 weeks that I want to scream...like sharp pain on my pelvic floor that makes me think the baby is going to fall out.  It has stopped me in my tracks..doctor says totally normal..that it is RLP and gets worst with every pregnancy and it will be the worst from 21-26 weeks.  I am 25 weeks now and it has eased up some.

Unicorn522

I'm on my second and there's definitely more pressure this time around. This baby is carrying much lower so far as well though.

JoMunson

Yes!! I definitely used to be a pusher when I pooped but not now! No way!

evergreeblazen

Im 24 weeks still having those pains an burns when i pee to i thought it might be braxton hicks contractions but idk an im drinking water to see if that helps an i keep moving into different positions but so far nothing is helping an this is my first pregnancy.

JoMunson

I asked my mom about it and she said that it's because going to the bathroom uses the same muscles as giving birth so, even though our cervix is closed, were using muscles that push down our babies.
Just one more fun thing to think about.

Chappy_jr

STM here and I definitely felt it a few weeks ago.  It seemed to let up for me around 23 weeks but at 21 weeks I felt like there was a bowling ball in my crotch.

baby-2-due

Yes FTM here at 23wks and have been feeling a ton of pressure for weeks now! My OB said it's totally normal and there is no need to worry, but it sucks when I have to go to the bathroom bcuz these days it's few and far between so I typically have to push but it's hard now...